Hello BBBB Friends:
It was a hopping week for new home sales but a bit slow for new listings. However, from bungalows to farmhouses to contemporary/modern homes, there was something for everyone this week. I’ve picked the best new listing at each price point to share with you today. Keep scrolling down to see price changes, new contracts, and final sales for homes that are Still on My List.
MORE MARKET NEWS
Earlier this week on CNBC, Founder and CEO of Compass, Robert Reffkin, stated, “For the first time in 10 months, all the statistics I look at are trending positively.” He offered these insights:
The increase in activity here in the Heights, including busy open houses and many multiple offer situations, is further proof that we might have reached the bottom.
Have a great week,
Let’s look at houses or talk about selling yours!
Becky
—
Information About Brokerage Services
TREC Consumer Protection Notice
Becky Davis
Compass Realty
832-628-8221
Thinking of selling? We can front the cost for painting, landscaping, upgrades, and more. No fees or interest, EVER! Click here for more information.
*Note: For purposes of BBBB, the “Heights” is defined as the area between I-10 and Loop 610 N and between Shepherd and I-45).
The Week’s Featured Properties
2610 Cortlandt: $649,900
- Sunset Heights
- Bungalow c. 2000
- 3/2, 1561 sq ft on a 4400 sq ft lot
- Updates- primarily paint and new roof in 2019
- 10′ ceilings
- Graveled backyard with small flagstone patio (pet patch in front)
- Auto-gate to the detached 2-car garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
Historic charm with the convenience of more recent construction.
******
625 W 21st: $695,000
- Houston Heights
- Craftsman, c. 2011 by Ostlind Thomas
- 3/2/1, 2119 sq ft on a 3275 sq ft lot
- Updates- kitchen & secondary bath, plus paint
- Gas fireplace in the step-down family room
- All bedrooms up
- Covered back porch with stamped concrete brick between house & garage
- Alley access to 2-car detached garage
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
Walkability is a key feature of this property. The Hike and Bike Trail, Helms Elementary, HEB, and Kraftmen Bakery are all within a few blocks.
******
301 W 6th St: $899,000
- Houston Heights
- New Orleans-inspired, c. 2016 by Timeline Construction
- 3/3/1, 2920 sq ft on a 1950 sq ft lot
- Elevator
- Wrap-around balconies on 2nd-4th floors
- 2nd-floor open-concept living area
- 4th floor is the primary suite
- Secondary bedrooms with baths on 1st & 3rd floors
- Open office space on 3rd
- Small fenced brick patio w/pergola
- Driveway access to 2-car attached garage
- Curbed street (Allston side)
- Zoned to Love Elementary
Beautiful wrought iron circular stairway, but thank goodness there is an elevator! Great views of the Medical Center and Galleria areas from the balconies. Located one block from the Hike and Bike Trail and two blocks from Heights Merchantile and Donovan Park.
******
138 North St: $985,000
- Germantown Historic District
- Farmhouse with pediment, c. 1940
- 4/4, 2526 sq ft on a 5400 sq ft lot
- Renovated 2021 by Uptown Designs
- Open kitchen with exposed ceiling beams and floating shelves
- 1st floor bedroom w/full bath access
- Primary suite plus additional secondary bedroom with bath on the 2nd floor
- Office ‘nook’ on the 2nd floor
- 3rd floor converted attic space with a full bath could be 4th bedroom
- Back deck plus plenty of green space
- Alley access to a new 2-car garage with an extended covered porch
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
Formerly a duplex, this farmhouse was recently renovated. The original floors and shiplap were recovered and restored. The home is located very close to Woodland Park with easy access to Downtown Houston.
******
710 E 13th St: $1,390,000
- Kutschbach (Houston Heights)
- Contemporary/Modern, c. 2018 by Mazzarino Construction
- 4/4/1, 4004 sq ft on a 4784 sq ft lot
- Elevator capable
- First-floor living with open-concept kitchen, dining & family room
- Clerestory windows provide natural light along with wall-to-wall sliding doors that open to the backyard
- Primary suite and secondary bedroom w/ensuite bath on 2nd floor
- Two flex rooms also on the 2nd floor (currently a home office and home gym)
- Two secondary bedrooms with ensuite baths on 3rd floor
- Large 3rd-floor game room
- Covered back porch, patio with firepit, turfed lawn
- Front-entry 2-car garage
- Curbed street plus driveway parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Wide curbed and guttered street, which you know is a plus if you’ve ever tried to negotiate Heights streets on trash day! Also, a walkable location with proximity to restaurants on 11th and Studewood. Heights High School is just down the street.
******
This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
1108 Arlington: $950,000 was $975,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Bungalow, c. 1920
- 3/2/1, 2316 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Recently updated kitchen with large built-in wine cooler
- Study and 2 secondary bedrooms down
- Attic conversion primary suite with flex area
- Garage and garage apartment in poor condition
- Parking pad in front
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
The use of color in this house, both in the paint and the unique wall coverings, will immediately catch your attention. It’s eclectic with a touch of whimsy.
******
PRICE REDUCED
113 E 26th St #A: $939,000 was $949,000
- Houston Heights
- Colonial Revival w/front-loading garage, c. 1921 by Titan Homes
- 3/2/1, 3034 sq ft on a 3000 sq ft lot
- Wide-plank engineered wood flooring
- Chef’s kitchen with Bertazonni appliances and Subzero fridge, separate wine storage bar,
- Interesting parabolic beadboard ceiling in the dining room
- Gameroom
- Elevator-capable ❤️
- Herringbone brick patterned back porch plus low maintenance pavers & gravel for a yard
- Front-loading 2-car attached garage
- Additional driveway parking
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
I think it is so smart for new construction to be elevator capable.
******
OPTION PENDING
1133 E 27th St: $514,000
- East Sunset Heights
- Craftsman bungalow circa 1920
- 2/2, 1156 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $514,000
- Days on Market: 17
******
PENDING
1516 Lawrence: $539,000
- Houston Heights
- Craftsman bungalow circa 1930
- 2/1/1, 1258 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $539,000
- Days on Market: 4
******
PENDING
2622 Morrison: $650,000
- Woodland Heights area
- Contemporary/modern, c. 2017 by Princeton City Homes
- 3/3/1, 2328 sq ft on a 2095 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $650,000
- Days on Market: 3
******
PENDING
1038 Usener: $790,000
- Usener, near Stude Park
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
- 3/2/1, 2152 sq ft on a 5500 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $790,000
- Days on Market: 3
******
OPTION PENDING
810 E 23rd St: $949,000
- Sunset Heights
- Craftsman, c. 2019 by Deacon Builders
- 3/3, 3090 sq ft on a 4578 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $949,000
- Days on Market: 18
******
OPTION PENDING
528 Cortlandt: $1,025,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Bungalow, c. 1920
- 3/2/1, 2539 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,025,000
- Days on Market: 3
******
Going, Going, Gone!
SOLD
1501 Rutland: $930,000
- Houston Heights
- New Orleans inspired, c. 2011, by Distinctive Living
- 4/2/1, 2397 sq ft on 3300 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $935,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 99%
- Original List Price: $950,000
- Days on Market: 54
- Title Paid By: Seller
******
SOLD
920 Byrne: $1,525,000
- Woodland Heights-ish
- Modern Farmhouse/Contemporary c. 2022 by Jamestown Estates
- 4/4, 4132 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,525,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 97%
- Original List Price: $1,655,000
- Days on Market: 101
- Title Paid By: Seller
******
Price at Time of Contract: $
List to Sell Ratio: %
Original List Price: $
Days on Market:
Title Paid By: Seller
******
But wait, there’s more…
This is just the latest and greatest; however, there are still lots more on my list that you can check out here:
Social Cookies
Social Cookies are used to enable you to share pages and content you find interesting throughout the website through third-party social networking or other websites (including, potentially for advertising purposes related to social networking).